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Arlene Donato commented
2018-02-08 08:45:07 -0800

We moved in NLB in 2008 because we were tired of paying high rent. We were able to purchase a bank owned home that needed a little work. However, it was our home and we dealt with the stigma of being in NLB. Too make things worse, we lived near the old abandoned Theater on 59th and Atlantic. We were always calling the Police about druggies and other things. We knew that one day a Library was coming and today we can see it every morning. We are grateful that North Long Beach is improving and I am excited of the new things to come. Thank you Vice Mayor Richardson for advocating for your people here in NLB and making it a better place to live

6021 Nth Atlantic Ave. Art and culture for the community and by the community. My name is Angela Willcocks and I have a professional art shop studio front. I have been working with the community for years giving Art and working with the community through Art. It is me and only me and I believe art can engage and facilitate a change in the community. Drop in, Drop by, talk have your photo taken and get a print back, check out the art, treat it as your communities active gallery space. Take a lesson or simply get some free art supplies. We are here for you! Check out my blog www.6021Atlantic.wordpress.com

Church One Ministries, Bishop Ervin, invites all High School students from Long Beach Jordan to attend our College Prep Academy, directed by Fanisha Muepo. Our team assist students and parents through the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, personal statements, academic resumes, A-G Transcripts Consultations, and much more. Our next workshop will be on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10-12p held at 700 E. 70th St. L.B. 90805. Free and Refreshments served! Please call church office for more info 562.633.2515

My Partner and I Moved to North Long Beach over 5 years ago from Inglewood. The commute is a little longer but the reward is we were able to purchase a Home in this Wonderfully diverse City on the move!

We moved to Uptown almost 3 years ago and we are very excited to see all the great things coming to this part of Long Beach. The Farmer’s market is a great Friday night outting for our neighborhood. Maybe more events on that corner would be awesome! Its a great apace. I want to just thank all the people that have worked so hard to bring it to the north! It is much appreciated!

I am President of the CERT Community Emergency Response Team and am working on spreading the news about our disaster preparedness classes to all associations in my district so they are prepared for when we have that big quake which is coming. If your group would like a presentation please contact me at 562-708-3395